#alameda — Public Fediverse posts

Step into a steampunk fantasy of San Francisco’s infamous Barbary Coast of the 1850s Gold Rush at "The Soiled Dove," now through November 15 at Alameda Point. "The humor, sets, costumes, and music float you through time," writes Karin K. Jensen as she spends a night running away with the circus. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/a-night-under-the-big-top-at-alameda-point/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #circus #SoiledDove

Applications are now being accepted for the Safe at Home (Minor Home Modification Grant) Program. This rental rehabilitation program helps repair rental units, including affordable rentals. Both grants and loans are available for modifications for general home improvement, safety, and livability. https://alamedapost.com/news/applications-open-for-residential-rehabilitation-program/

#AffordableHousing #alameda #grants #renters

In this week's Letters to the Editor, the Library Services Manager of the Alameda Free Library celebrates a successful summer reading program. Eva Volin shares that more adults than ever joined the summer reading bandwagon—perhaps encouraged by the Tucker's Ice Cream prizes! https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-to-the-editor-for-august-21-2026/

#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary

Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for August 21, 2026 – Eratosthenes the Cyrene, geographer, chief librarian of the Library of Alexandria, visits Bonneville Salt Flats. https://alamedapost.com/features/puzzles/math-puzzle-for-august-21-2026/

#alameda #math #MathPuzzle #puzzle

In Episode 216, Scott Piehler's topics include: Felony charges in armed robbery attempt at South Shore. Consumer tech helps APD. Woodstock stays on the injured list. Otis School comes tumbling down. Fix up your rental. Latest real estate sales. Alameda honors a great artist, and upcoming events. https://alamedapost.com/features/podcast/alameda-postcast-for-08-21-2026/

#alameda #news #podcast

More free stuff. Can anyone use a cast iron skillet or a comal (Mexican griddle)?

They need some love but I think are pretty easily salvageable

In alameda

#sfba #alameda #freestuff

FAAS's fabulous annual fundraiser, "After the Ball," is set for Friday, October 16. Ophelia Nicandro notes that the highlight of the evening includes raising money for the Starfish Medical Fund, a dedicated emergency medical fund that ensures no shelter animal is denied lifesaving treatment. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/faas-after-the-ball-gala-celebrates-15th-anniversary/

#alameda #auction #faas #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #pets

"Outer space’s imposing feeling, whether it’s fear or awe, is often motivated by a great sense of externality," writes Evan Gomez-Shwartz. "...But maybe if we look inward to learn the things we have in common with celestial objects, that gap will feel less overwhelming." https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/alameda-astrophotography-from-end-to-start/

#alameda #astrophotography #photography #space

A local crow greets some new birds in town in the latest installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-birds-08-20-2026/

#alameda #TwoBirdsFromAlameda

The East Bay arts community will gather on August 21 at the Pacific Pinball Museum, to honor the life, career, and lasting cultural legacy of local artist Dan Fontes. Best known for his monumental public works, Fontes famously transformed concrete urban expanses into vibrant sanctuaries of nature. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/bay-area-to-celebrate-the-life-and-legacy-of-iconic-muralist-dan-fontes-at-pacific-pinball-museum/

#alameda #art #murals #PacificPinballMuseum

Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced on Tuesday, August 18, that the DA’s office has filed multiple felony charges against Khalid Nelson, 18, after an armed robbery and shooting outside the TJ Maxx store at the South Shore Shopping Center in Alameda. https://alamedapost.com/news/district-attorney-announces-felony-charges-in-armed-robbery-shooting/

#alameda #AlamedaDistrictAttorney #shooting #SouthShoreCenter #TjMaxx #UrsulaJonesDickson

Realtor® Liz Rush shares listings of the properties sold in Alameda from August 3 through August 16, including size, asking, and sale price. https://alamedapost.com/features/real-estate/properties-sold-in-alameda-august-3-16-2026/

#alameda #PropertiesSold #RealEstate #RealEstateListings

As families across Alameda settle into the new school year, Alameda Health System encourages parents and caregivers to focus on a few simple steps that can help children stay healthy, build confidence, and succeed in the classroom. https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-five-simple-steps-for-a-healthy-school-year/

#alameda #BackToSchool #HealthyAlameda

Thanks to discreetly placed location devices and Automated License Plate Readers, APD was able to quickly recover a stolen vehicle on Monday, August 17. Officers discovered thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen professional-grade tools, along with burglary tools, theft devices, and narcotics inside. https://alamedapost.com/news/apd-finds-stolen-property-in-stolen-vehicle/

#alameda #AlamedaPolice #apd #AutomatedLicensePlateReader #VehicleTheft

"Enjoy the rest of your summer to its fullest in our wonderful town!" writes Joyce Mercado. "By making a few simple choices, we can help protect the climate and the environment, conserve water, and support nature while enjoying ourselves at this wonderful time of the year. Small actions add up!" https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/have-a-climate-friendly-summer/

#alameda #environment

The Oakland Roots and Monterey Bay FC were both looking for a much-needed win, but in the end, neither team came out on top. The Roots now return to the road, heading out to Texas to take on San Antonio FC next Saturday, August 22. https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/oakland-roots-tie-monterey-bay-at-home-1-1/

#alameda #oakland #OaklandRoots #soccer #sports

Mechanical problems that rendered two engines unusable are expected to keep the Oakland Alameda water shuttle "Woodstock" out of commission for a few days longer. Service is now expected to resume on Friday, August 21. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/update-woodstock-water-shuttle-expected-to-resume-service-august-21/

#alameda #estuary #EstuaryWaterShuttle #SfBayFerry #woodstock

Now that kids are back in school, Alameda Police are on patrol making sure traffic laws are obeyed. During a stop, an individual suspected of narcotics sales was arrested, and money, drug paraphernalia, suspected drugs, and a replica gun were recovered. https://alamedapost.com/news/apd-back-to-school-safety-traffic-stop-leads-to-drug-arrest/

#alameda #AlamedaPolice #apd #arrest #BackToSchool

A Good Samaritan was shot in the leg at Alameda's South Shore Center while trying to prevent an armed robbery outside TJ Maxx. The victim was transported to the hospital and the suspect has been arrested. https://alamedapost.com/news/weekend-shooting-at-south-shore-tj-maxx/

#alameda #AlamedaPolice #apd #shooting #SouthShoreCenter #TjMaxx

The "Mouf for Mayor" signs have arrived and the campaign is on! Get yours by making a $50 donation to Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter. Alameda's roving canine reporter has campaign stickers, too. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/bears-eye-view-of-alameda-for-august-16-2026/

#alameda #BearsEyeView #sundogday

"Iris is ready for her next adventure and we think it’s going to be a great one. All she needs now is a loving family and a place to call home." Meet Iris at FAAS today! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/iris-needs-a-place-to-bloom/

#AdoptableDogs #AdoptablePets #alameda #faas #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #PetOfTheWeek

Karin K. Jensen attended the soft re-opening of Pinot's Palette at Alameda's South Shore Center and reports the evening featured "music playing, glasses raised, and a roomful of people turning blank canvases into their own versions of a starry night sky." https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/pinots-palette-returns-to-alameda-with-paint-wine-and-a-fresh-start/

#alameda #MikeBerkowitz #painting #PinotSPalette #SouthShoreCenter

The 2026-27 state budget makes billions of dollars of investments in California public schools and helps districts recruit and retain teachers in high-need communities. https://alamedapost.com/news/new-state-budget-invests-heavily-in-public-schools/

#alameda #california #education #GavinNewsom #StateBudget

At their first meeting of the school year, Ken Der reports that the Alameda Unified School District Board of Education received a budget update and said goodbye to long-term boardmember Jennifer Williams. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-starts-school-year-with-budget-update-farewell-to-jennifer-williams/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #JenniferWilliams #ShariqKhan

Anna Crane of the League of Women Voters of Alameda writes to the Editor to support and mark the anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-to-the-editor-for-august-14-2026/

#alameda #LeagueOfWomenVoters #LetterToTheEditor #VotingRightsAct

Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for August 14, 2026 – Yet another round of remedial Algebra 1 and Geometry lessons. https://alamedapost.com/features/puzzles/math-puzzle-for-august-14-2026/

#alameda #math #MathPuzzle #puzzle

In Episode 215, Scott Piehler's topics include: Woodstock still on IL. November ballot finally set. More changes at City Hall. An AI data center in Alameda? APD busts ID theft ring. Roots state their case. A familiar name reopens at South Shore. Weekend events, and a surprisingly good hot dog. https://alamedapost.com/features/podcast/alameda-postcast-for-08-14-2026/

#alameda #news #podcast

Quick hops across the Oakland Alameda Estuary are on pause while the Woodstock water shuttle undergoes repairs. Officials plan to resume service after Sunday, August 16. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/woodstock-to-remain-out-of-service-through-at-least-august-16/

#alameda #AlamedaTma #EstuaryWaterShuttle #SfBayFerry #woodstock

Susan Davis writes that the new school year brings a new middle school, new principals and assistant principals, and a new phone and device policy for AUSD students. Photo by QKA. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-notes-back-to-school/

#alameda #ausd #BackToSchool #WoodMiddleSchool